Matchup: This matchup has a lot riding on it, especially after two high-scoring affairs last season that included a playoff showdown. This Daily Breeze Game of the Week also features two top running backs. Mira Costa RB Sebastian Franck-Love has been a wrecking ball, rushing for 962 yards and eight TDs. West RB Brett Ojiyi has rushed for 708 yards and 16 TDs on 90 carries this season. Last week Oyiji showed he can be a dual threat, rushing for 149 yards and three TDs on 25 carries and also adding four catches for 101 yards and another TD. West’s QB Zach Heeger has been stellar with 835 yards, six TDs and one INT on 70-of-104 passing. West’s Dane Silverlake overcame a concussion scare and had an interception on defense. Mira Costa’s Brandon Mills and Tre Searcy also rushed for TDs last week.

Peninsula (3-2, 0-0) at Redondo (4-1, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Redondo won 21-3 on the road.

Last week: Peninsula beat South Torrance 31-7; Redondo did not play

Matchup: Both teams are coming off successful nonleague campaigns. Redondo QB Harrison Faecher is turning into a savvy leader, having rallied Redondo to a riveting 25-24 victory over San Pedro in Redondo’s last game. Faecher scored the go-ahead TD on a 25-yard option-keeper. Faecher has completed 84 of 126 passes for 912 yards, seven TDs and four INTs in addition to 239 rushing yards and three more TDs. Sophomore Cedric Musik has led the defensive charge with an astounding nine sacks. Peninsula has discovered a rising star in RB Rory Hubbard, who is fresh off a 214-yard, 25-carry performance. Hubbard has 855 yards and four TDs on 97 carries, including four straight 100-yard games and three games with at least 200 yards. Peninsula WR Jason Burr has 21 catches for 317 yards and four TDs.

Leuzinger (0-5, 0-0) at Palos Verdes (3-2, 0-0), 3 p.m.

2012 result: PV won 58-20 on the road.

Last week: Leuzinger lost to Hawthorne 44-8; PV beat Dominguez 34-13

Matchup: After thriving in a successful nonleague schedule, PV will have a chance to sharpen up before the Week 7 showdown at Mira Costa. RB Tyler Moore has 81 carries for 541 yards and nine TDs to lead the PV attack, including a 179-yard, three-TD performance last week. RB Lance Brown added a rushing TD last week for PV. Leuzinger is in the midst of a 10-game losing streak. Leuzinger’s Nathaniel Vaughn caught a TD pass from Edson Santos last week to thwart the shutout, and Santos ran in the two-point conversion.

DEL REY LEAGUE

Bosco Tech (0-6, 0-2) at Bishop Montgomery (3-2, 1-1), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Bishop Montgomery won 35-14 on the road

Last week: Bosco Tech lost to St. Bernard 64-28; Bishop Montgomery lost to Cantwell 19-17

Matchup: Bishop Montgomery should be able to get back on track after last week’s heartbreaker. RB Robbie Hou has rushed for 437 yards and five TDs on 83 carries. Hou rushed for 91 yards and a TD last week on 25 carries, and Malik Buie also rushed for a TD last week. Bosco Tech has been outscored 282-42 in six games this season.

Matchup: Mary Star needs a win to stay in the Del Rey League playoff race. RB Shane Nunez has rushed for 583 yards and two TDs on 86 carries, but was limited to just 7 yards last week. QB Tyler Sestich threw for 113 yards and two TDs last week in his best performance of the season. Cantwell RB Jean Lue Dauphiney has rushed for 645 yards and three TDs on 111 carries.

MARINE LEAGUE

San Pedro (4-1, 0-0) at Carson (1-4, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Carson won 28-0 on the road.

Last week: San Pedro beat Fairfax 21-14; Carson beat Jefferson 42-6

Matchup: This is a doozy of a Marine League opener. Carson got a much-needed victory last week against Jefferson to restore some confidence after being blasted by four quality teams — Edison/Fresno, Mater Dei, Santa Margarita and Centennial/Corona. Carson QB Kiki Flores continues to establish himself, completing 6 of 8 passes for 150 yards, two TDs and zero INTs last week. Flores, who took over for injured Justin Collins in the season opener, is 32 of 58 for 459 yards, six TDs and four INTs. Carson also unleashed star LB Manoah Pearson on offense, and he responded with seven carries for 95 yards and two TDs last week. San Pedro counters with a potent 1-2 punch on the ground. RB Chris Alvidrez has 407 yards and five TDs on 55 carries, and Pete Palacios has 364 yards and five TDs on 42 carries.

Banning (3-2, 0-0) at Narbonne (3-2, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Narbonne won 54-7 on the road.

Last week: Both teams were idle

Matchup: It has already been a big week for Narbonne DE Uchenna Nwosu, who made a verbal commitment to USC. QB Eban Jackson had some trouble fielding snaps with a cast on his left wrist, but he has provided a spark and has completed 33 of 51 for 382 yards, two TDs and zero INTs. Narbonne also received good news about RB Johnnell Jackson, whose X-rays revealed he did not break any ribs two weeks ago against Serra. But it is uncertain whether Jackson will play this week. Banning is coming off an encouraging nonleague season. QB Austin Mendoza has thrown for 997 yards, nine TDs and five INTs on 97-of-153 passing. RB Jacob Ortiz has 609 yards and six TDs on 97 carries. Janson Navarrete, Joe Gama and Ignacio Huizar have been viable receiving threats.

Matchup: Gardena must try to step up without RB Justice Anwanyu, who dislocated his shoulder and is out for the next three weeks. Look for Preshay Houston to take on an even bigger role on offense. QB Jonathan Reed has thrown for 888 yards, 11 TDs and four INTs on 37-of-73 passing. Deandre Flynn has five sacks for Gardena.

MISSION LEAGUE

Serra (5-0, 0-0) at Harvard-Westlake (4-1, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Serra won 35-8 at home.

Last week: Serra did not play; Harvard-Westlake lost to Palisades 45-18

Matchup: Serra certainly looks the part of a CIF Bowl contender with an unbeaten nonleague showing against top-tier competition. Adoree’ Jackson’s acrobatic plays highlighted a 36-13 victory over Narbonne to cap off nonleague play, including a 52-yard fake punt and a 102-yard interception return for a TD. Jackson has 27 catches for 553 yards and five TDs receiving. QB Jalen Greene is 64 of 107 for 1,158 yards, 14 TDs and three INTs, though he had two INTs against Narbonne. Greene also has 425 rushing yards and three more TDs. Olajuwon Tucker has been a force defensively with 53 tackles, eight sacks and four INTs. John Houston has also been stellar defensively. Harvard-Westlake is coming off a staggering loss to Palisades. QB Marshal Cohen has completed 54 of 96 passes for 716 yards, 10 TDs and two INTs and also has 108 carries for 521 yards and eight TDs.

OCEAN LEAGUE

Culver City (1-4, 0-0) at Hawthorne (2-3, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Culver City won 47-0 at home.

Last week: Culver City lost to Bishop Amat 48-19; Hawthorne beat Leuzinger 44-8

Matchup: Hawthorne has surpassed last year’s win total, but has a tough league opener despite Culver City’s deceiving record. Culver City’s opponents are a combined 20-6 on the season. Paris McDaniel turned in a specatcular performance last week with 21 carries for 144 yards and three TDs as Hawthorne regained the Mayor’s Cup from Leuzinger. Culver City sophomore QB Armani Rodgers had a strong performance for Culver City last week, completing 17 of 22 passes for 324 yards, two TDs and zero INTs.

Last week: Beverly Hills lost to South Pasadena 41-7; Inglewood beat Torrance 33-2

Matchup: Inglewood is coming off a stifling defensive performance, allowing just a safety to Torrance. Trevon Benton had 22 carries for 101 yards and a TD and had an interception return for a TD as well. QB Chris Thompkins threw a TD to WR Mister Jackson last week.

Last week: Morningside lost to View Park Prep 32-14; Santa Monica lost to Hart 26-14

Matchup: Morningside has made progress under first-year coach Derwin Henderson and enters Ocean League play, but is coming off a tough loss to View Park Prep. QB Clarence Jackson threw for 207 yards last week, but also had six INTs. Christian Williams had 16 carries for 95 yards and a TD last week, and Gary Hill also scored a TD. De’Jai Whitaker is a playmaker for Santa Monica.

PIONEER LEAGUE

El Segundo (2-3, 0-0) at Lawndale (4-1, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: El Segundo won 28-6 at home.

Last week: El Segundo lost to Laguna Hills 26-0; Lawndale did not play last week

Matchup: This opening matchup could set the tone for the entire league title race. El Segundo is looking to stop a three-game skid. El Segundo relies on its 1-2 punch of QB Lars Nootbaar and WR Jamie Stewart. Nootbaar is 65 of 114 for 946 yards, 14 TDs and five INTs. Stewart has recorded 565 yards and 10 TDs on 26 catches. Lawndale QB Chris Murray has accounted for 10 TDs — three passing and seven rushing. Murray has thrown for 480 yards and rushed for a team-leading 325 yards.

North Torrance (2-3, 0-0) at Centennial (1-4, 0-0), 6 p.m.

2012 result: North won 39-28 at home.

Last week: North lost to West 35-6; Centennial lost to Serrano 35-6

Matchup: North will immediately see where it stands in league play with a tough roadie at Centennial. North might switch QB Mique Juarez’s role. Juarez is 39 of 85 for 460 yards, five TDs and three INTs in addition to 151 rushing yards and four TDs, but the Saxons found a spark when they moved Juarez to receiver and brought in Chris Kuaea at quarterback. The two even hooked up for a 16-yard TD last week.

Last week: South lost to Peninsula 31-7; Torrance lost to Inglewood 33-2

Matchup: Both teams are desperately seeking a win. Torrance’s double wing-T offense managed just 117 total yards last week, and its only points came via a safety after sacking the Inglewood quarterback in the end zone at the end of the first half. Torrance QB Gabe Gonsalves threw for 90 yards but had two INTs. South’s Gabe Zuniga had a solid performance last week on the ground, rushing for 113 yards and the lone TD on 17 carries. South RB Brandon Chavez has 45 carries for 336 yards.

PREP LEAGUE

Chadwick (5-0, 0-0) at Rio Hondo Prep (4-1, 0-0), 7:30 p.m.

2012 result: Rio Hondo Prep won 52-6 on the road.

Last week: Both teams were idle

Matchup: Chadwick enters league play with a full head of steam, but gets a major test against defending CIF Northeast champion Rio Hondo Prep. In fact, Rio Hondo Prep advanced to the CIF Division IV Regional Bowl last season. Chadwick is on a bit of a resurgence this season behind a strong running game. RB Peter Mavredakis has rushed for 385 yards and eight TDs on 70 carries. Cameron Bartlett has rushed for 285 yards and seven TDs on 40 carries.

WESTERN LEAGUE

University (3-2, 0-0) at Westchester (2-3, 0-0), 7 p.m.

2012 result: University won 28-8 at home.

Last week: University beat Marshall/Pasadena 40-0; Westchester lost to North Hollywood 13-10

Matchup: After giving up 89 points in its first three games, Westchester has only allowed 19 points in its past two games, going 1-1. University RB Jarrod Carter has 583 yards and six TDs on 69 carries and could be a load for Westchester to handle.

NONLEAGUE

St. Bernard (3-2) at Marquez (2-4), 7 p.m.

2012 result: Did not play

Last week: St. Bernard beat Bosco Tech 64-28; Marquez lost to Century 42-6

Matchup: St. Bernard continues to make strides in its first year back at the varsity level and could have another confidence builder. QB Steven Chavez has throw for 956 yards, 12 TDs and six INTs on 65-of-121 passing. Kyle Harris returned to his explosive form and is a double threat with 41 carries for 297 yards and four TDs in addition to 19 catches for 219 yards and three TDs.

Saturday, Oct. 12

8-MAN: NONLEAGUE

Warner (0-3) vs. Pacific Lutheran (4-1), at Daniels Field, 2 p.m.

2012 result: Did not play

Last week: Both teams were idle

Matchup: Pacifc Lutheran is riding a four-game winning streak since a season-opening 34-26 loss to Noli Indian. In fact, Pacific Lutheran is averaging 73 points per game and has had just one home game so far this season. Creed Stager leads the high-powered 8-man attack.

Outlook: El Camino is looking for payback against a Bakersfield team that is struggling at 1-4 against strong competition. With Cole Webb out for the year with a torn ACL suffered against Long Beach City, El Camino is relying on backup quarterback Aaron Shockey, who made his debut as a starter last week against Harbor. Shockey was rusty, but made some big plays. He finished 17 of 26 for 142 yards and no touchdowns with one interception and had 12 rushes for 41 yards. He was helped by a strong running game led by Kendell Sparks, who had 22 rushes for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Fullback Deon Williams had six carries for 60 yards. Nicky Roos had eight catches for 75 yards. The El Camino defense was led by Nikorey Benyard, who had 10 tackles and was in on two sacks; and Kris Bass, who had four tackles for a loss of yards.

Hancock (1-3) at Harbor (0-5), 4 p.m.

NONCONFERENCE

Last week: Harbor lost to El Camino 33-28; Hancock had a bye.

Last year: Hancock 50, Harbor 44

Outlook: Harbor showed it’s a different team when quarterback Bram Kohlhausen is healthy enough to play. He didn’t play during Harbor’s 71-0 loss to Riverside, then came back and played well during Harbor’s 33-28 loss to El Camino last week. Kohlhausen was 15 of 25 for 192 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Kohlhausen is banged up with shoulder and wrist issues and is questionable for Hancock. Corey Butler had a big game against El Camino. He had eight catches for 98 yards and a touchdown and five rushes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Abraham Cornejo had 10 tackles and Mao Tosi had two sacks to lead the defense. Tre Martin blocked a field goal with 1:14 left in the game, which nearly led to Harbor’s first victory before El Camino’s stunning finish.